Post on 03-Jan-2016
Portfolio Guidelines
Sophomore Spring 2014 Portfolio Requirements Name:______________
Reading Writing –2/3 need evidence of revision
Speaking, Listening, Reflecting
Subtext and Inference:
2 3 4 5
Analytical Writing:
2 3 4 5
Multi-media example:
2 3 4 5
Lenses: (at least three):
2 3 4 5
Creative Writing:
2 3 4 5
Self-Reflection:
2 3 4 5
Proof that you read:Catcher ⧠⧠1984 ⧠ ⧠MacBeth ⧠ ⧠Maus ⧠ ⧠Independent Choice ⧠ ⧠______________________
Persuasive Writing:
2 3 4 5
Professional Letter of Recommendation:
2 3 4 5
are teacher initial boxes. You will need initials in all nine boxes by May 23rd. Due dates: Feb. 14th (end of R4): 3/9 boxes. March 14th : 5/9 boxes. April 11th (end of R5): 7/9. June 9: 10/9
First box, read itSecond box, project
For February 14thScore
5 I have designated all three of my nine Portfolio pieces. I have hard copies that I can put in my folder – ready to go. One of them has evidence of revision OR I may need to do some revising to make the pieces awesome, but I know which ones they are and I feel committed to those pieces.
4 I have designated three of my nine Portfolio pieces but I don’t have hard copies here today. I don’t plan to do any revising on these pieces because I don’t like to revise.
3 I have two pieces that I am sure about and they are ready to go. I don’t know what to do about the third piece.
2 I have one piece ready to go and I have some ideas for the other two pieces.
1 What portfolio?
How are close reading and good writing connected?
Close Reading• Pick up details that were
offered by the writer.• Pick up on subtext• Interpreting a text and
forming opinions helps you as writer.
• As a close reader, the vocabulary can be a teacher.
• Noticing themes and big picture.
Good Writing• Style of writing enhances
your reading perceptions. • Why did the author use that
style?• Organizing the overall
structure. • Consistency of point of view
and controlling idea. • Grab your reader.
Assessing the Portfolio:A: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. Student submits Excellent Evidence Ten – their own independent work. A-: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. Student submits Exemplary Evidence Ten – their own independent work. B+: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. Student submits Easy Evidence Ten – their own independent work. B: All nine pieces are well-organized in the portfolio. Student demonstrates proficiency in every category. At least one piece shows significant evidence of revision. B-: 8/9 pieces are well-organized in the portfolio or 9 pieces are not well-organized in the portfolio. Student may have not reached proficiency in every category. Revision may not be evident. C: 7/9 pieces are in the portfolio. Or all pieces are present, but proficiency has not been achieved in 6/9. D: 6/9 pieces are in the portfolio.
Journal 4 – Peer RevisionCopy the following questions into your journal with space for response by two or three people. •1. What do you think their essential question for this piece is/was?
•2. What did you like best about the piece? Which scenes or paragraphs stand out?
•3. Did anything confuse you or need re-writing?
•4. What would you add or suggest that would strengthen this piece?
• 5 and 6. Add two of your own questions before putting your pencil down.
Journal 5 – Adjectives for your best friend
• Make a list of adjectives you would use to describe:– Your best friend– Your smartest friend– The most hardworking person you know– Someone whose leadership you admire
Useful info about the letters of rec.
• Connotation and Denotation – (thesauri)– Laundry list, willful, – Use specifics (avoid the word “it”)
• “He is always bringing something to the discussion.”
– Avoid passive voice.• “He not only learns, but he retains what is taught to him.”
– Avoid hyperbole. It decreases your ethos.– Don’t suggest things that you don’t want to put into
the reader’s mind: “without being pushy”–